Undercast Padding and Liners

Undercast padding and cast liners are an essential item to have under any cast. It is designed to help provide cushioning under the cast and relieve chafing. Cast Padding helps prevent sores and irritation due to pressure points inside the cast. The padding conforms well to any contour and is helps to keep the skin dry and comfortable. There are both sterile and non-sterile types of cast padding, depending on the need. For surgery and post-surgery applications sterile padding would probably be required. Non-sterile liners are suitable for a broad number of other applications such as splinting and casting where there are no wounds, sores or surgical incisions. Most types of undercast liners and padding can be used with either plaster or synthetic casting material.

Most undercast padding types are designed to be able to retain their shape and consistency, whether wet or dry.
This ensure that they will provide extended protection and relief from pressure points and rubbing. Undercast padding
is able to hold its position in the cast without bunching up and becoming uncomfortable. This is also important
to prevent sores or discomfort. There are also hydrogel pads that are self-adhesive to help with this particular
problem. Hydrogel padding is often sterile and is more commonly used with splints as opposed to casts.